 

{"id":112953,"date":"2026-04-08T03:54:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=112953"},"modified":"2026-04-08T03:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:54:44","slug":"how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much are Closing Costs for Buyers? (2026 Updates)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Home buyers spend 2-5% of the home&#8217;s purchase price in closing. These fees cover everything from loan processing and appraisals to title service and taxes. Closing fees largely depend on the location and can add up to several thousand dollars in certain areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, it costs $29,500 to close on a <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/single-family-homes-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">single-family home in DC<\/a>. This may come as a shock to first-time home buyers busy saving up for the <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-a-down-payment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">down payment<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we break down what buyers actually pay at closing, what each fee means, and how you can save money along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">\ud83c\udfe0 What is Houzeo?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Houzeo is America&#8217;s best home buying and selling platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Home Sellers:<\/strong> List your home for a Flat Fee, and save 2.5% to 5.5% on the listing agent commission! That&#8217;s thousands of dollars extra in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Home Buyers:<\/strong> Houzeo has the most number of <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">houses for sale in US<\/a>. Start your dream home search now!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">\ud83d\udcf1 Does Houzeo have a mobile app?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes! 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It also includes recurring expenses like property taxes and homeowner\u2019s insurance.<\/li><li><strong>Account for Loan-Specific Closing Costs:<\/strong>\u00a0These may include PMI for conventional loans, FHA mortgage insurance premiums, VA funding fees, and USDA guarantee fees.<\/li><li><strong>How to Reduce Closing Expenses:<\/strong>\u00a0You can ask for seller concessions, shop for lenders, or apply for\u00a0<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer\/#buyer-closing-costs-near-you\">state-specific closing cost assistance<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"what-are-closing-costs-when-buying-a-home\"><strong>What are Closing Costs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Closing costs<\/a> are the fees you pay to acquire a mortgage and buy a home. There are three categories of buyer closing costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Property Related Costs:<\/strong> These include the costs to inspect, appraise, and survey the property. Additionally, taxes such as property tax and transfer tax also fall in this category.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paperwork Related Costs:<\/strong> These consist of <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/real-estate-attorney\/#How-much-does-a-real-estate-attorney-cost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real estate attorney fees<\/a>, recording fees, notary fees, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mortgage Application Costs:<\/strong> This includes the money you spend to finance your new home. Expenses like loan <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/mortgage-origination-fee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">origination fees<\/a>, application fees, processing fees, etc., come under this category.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For home buyers, closing costs are an out-of-pocket expenditure. You cover them using a cashier\u2019s check or with a wire transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"who-pays-closing-costs\"><strong>Who Pays Closing Costs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most real estate transactions, buyers and sellers share the <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/how-much-are-closing-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">closing costs<\/a>. But buyers cover most of them. You can negotiate with the seller for concessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home sellers can offer concessions only up to a certain percentage of the sale value. The seller concessions limit varies per the loan type and is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_338291\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"338291\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Seller Concessions Per the Mortgage Type\"            id=\"footable_338291\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_3198934454_338291\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_338291 ninja_table_unique_id_3198934454_338291 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable hide_horizonal_borders hide_vertical_borders vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_mortgage_type \">Mortgage Type<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_down_payment \">Down Payment<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_seller_concession_limit \">Seller Concession Limit<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"12442\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_12442\">\n            <td><b>Conventional<\/b><\/td><td>Less than 10%<\/td><td>3%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"12443\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_12443\">\n            <td><b>Conventional<\/b><\/td><td>10% to 25%<\/td><td>6%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"12444\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_12444\">\n            <td><b>Conventional<\/b><\/td><td>More than 25%<\/td><td>9%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"12445\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_12445\">\n            <td><b>Conventional Mortgage for Investment Property<\/b><\/td><td>Any amount <\/td><td>2%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"12446\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_12446\">\n            <td><b>FHA<\/b><\/td><td>Any amount<\/td><td>6%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"12447\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_12447\">\n            <td><b>VA<\/b><\/td><td>Any amount <\/td><td>4%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"12448\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_12448\">\n            <td><b>USDA<\/b><\/td><td>Any amount<\/td><td>6%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-28\"><strong>\u00bb <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/who-pays-closing-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Who Pays Closing Costs<\/a>:<\/strong> Learn Who Covers the Major Chunk of Closing Costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"how-much-are-buyers-closing-costs\"><strong>How Much are Closing Costs for Buyers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Average buyer closing costs are around 2% to 5% of the total purchase price. It includes the cost of financing, property-related costs, and paperwork costs. Not all buyers pay the exact closing costs. Buyer closing costs depend on the property location, lender, <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/types-of-home-loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">type of mortgage<\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buyer closing costs include some expenses independent of the loan type. These include <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-appraisal-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">appraisal fees<\/a>, loan origination fees, underwriting fees, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerfinance.gov\/compliance\/compliance-resources\/mortgage-resources\/real-estate-settlement-procedures-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)<\/a>, your lender will provide you with the closing disclosure three days before the settlement date. It will list all your closing costs along with the exact amount you owe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"what-closing-costs-do-buyers-pay\"><strong>What is Included in Closing Costs for Buyers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most common estimated buyer closing costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Loan Application Fee: Up to $500<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The application fee is the upfront fee the mortgage lender charges when you submit your loan application. It is non-refundable and varies across lenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some lenders collect the application fee as a deposit for closing costs, while others charge it separately. Sometimes, loan application fees can be as high as $500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Loan Origination Fee: 0.5% to 1% of the Mortgage Value<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The loan origination fee includes the cost of processing, <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/underwriting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">underwriting<\/a>, and funding your loan. It forms the biggest chunk of the mortgage closing costs for buyers. Prepare to pay up to 1% of the loan value in the origination fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might see other loan origination charges in the loan estimate if you have prepaid interest points with your loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Home Appraisal Fee: $300 to $450<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mortgage lenders require buyers to get the property appraised. A <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-appraisal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home appraisal<\/a> helps determine the <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-fair-market-value-and-how-to-find-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fair market value<\/a> and ensures you don&#8217;t overpay for the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home appraisal costs range between <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/cost\/inspectors-and-appraisers\/hire-a-property-appraiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$313 &#8211; $422<\/a>. The price band varies per the size and the <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/types-of-houses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">type of property<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Real Estate Attorney Fee: $150 to $400 Per Hour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In some states, you cannot close the sale without a <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/real-estate-attorneys-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real estate attorney<\/a>. You may also hire an attorney to draft a <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/for-sale-by-owner-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contract<\/a> or other paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Real estate attorneys charge hourly rates or work on a fixed fee basis. The hourly rate of a real estate lawyer may range between $150 and $400.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Closing Fee: Varies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designated settlement agents handle the closing process in different states. Usually, an <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/escrow-officers-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">escrow agent<\/a>, a&nbsp;real estate attorney, or a <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-does-a-title-company-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">title company<\/a> acts as a closing agent. The closing fee varies across states and depends on who signs off the closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Courier Fee: $30 to $50<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your lender might charge $30 to $50 to transport the mortgage documents to and from various parties involved in the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Credit Report Fee: $10 to $100<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The credit reporting fee is the cost of obtaining a credit report. You allow lenders to access your credit report during the&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-credit-score-is-needed-to-buy-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit score<\/a>&nbsp;verification. They review the credit report via one of the three credit bureaus \u2013 Experian, TransUnion, or Equifax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These bureaus charge a monthly premium to access credit reports which lenders roll into buyer closing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Title Related Costs: 1% to 1.2% of the Purchase Price<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three types of title costs which are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Title Search Fee:<\/strong> A title search helps discover any <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-a-lien\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">liens<\/a> or claims on the property that the seller may be unaware of. You need to hire a title company to examine public records like deeds, <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/tax-lien-investing\/#What-is-a-Tax-Lien?%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax liens<\/a>, land records, court judgments, etc. The <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-title-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">title search<\/a> fee ranges between $60 to $200 depending on the property location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lender&#8217;s Title Insurance:<\/strong> <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-lenders-title-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lender&#8217;s title insurance<\/a> protects the lender&#8217;s investment in case of title disputes. Unlike other insurances, you need to pay only once for the lender&#8217;s title insurance at closing. Lenders&#8217; title insurance typically costs 0.5% to 1% of the mortgage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Homeowner&#8217;s Title Insurance:<\/strong> A <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-owners-title-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homeowner&#8217;s title insurance<\/a> safeguards the buyer against title disputes. Owner&#8217;s title insurance is not mandatory but highly recommended. In some areas, sellers pay for the owner&#8217;s title policy, by convention. The owner\u2019s title policy typically costs 0.4% &#8211; 0.5% of the purchase price.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Title search fee combined with <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-is-title-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">title insurance costs<\/a> about 1% to 1.2% of the total purchase price.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Discount Points: 1% of the Mortgage Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can lower your <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/principal-and-interest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mortgage&#8217;s interest rate<\/a> by purchasing discount points from the lender. Unlike other buyer closing costs, discount points are optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One discount point is equal to 1% of the loan value. For instance, one discount would cost you $1,000 for a mortgage of $100,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Escrow Funds: At Least 2 Months of Mortgage Payments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lenders may establish a mortgage&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-escrow\/#escrow-acc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">escrow account<\/a>&nbsp;to pay the property tax and insurance premiums. Escrow funds are a part of your monthly mortgage payments. Your lender manages the escrow funds and makes the payment on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most lenders require home buyers to keep at least two months\u2019 worth of mortgage payments in the escrow funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Prepaid Interest: Depends on the Mortgage Rate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It covers the mortgage interest from the date of closing to the first&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/average-mortgage-payment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monthly mortgage payment<\/a>. To calculate the prepaid interest rate, divide the annual interest rate by 365. Then multiply it by the number of days between closing and the first mortgage payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Property Tax: Depends on the Home Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The local authorities charge&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/property-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">property tax<\/a>&nbsp;to fund community projects. The property tax rate is calculated based on home value and local taxation laws. It is a part of the monthly mortgage payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Transfer Tax: Depends on the Property Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-transfer-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer tax<\/a>&nbsp;is levied on the transfer of homeownership from the seller to you. The municipality, county, or state is responsible for charging this tax, and its amount is based on the property&#8217;s market value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Home Inspection Fee: $100 to $500<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your lender might require the&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspection-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home inspection report<\/a>&nbsp;to ensure the property is free of structural problems. You might also have to conduct various specialized&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home inspections<\/a>, such as pest inspection, lead-based paint inspection, radon inspection, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A general <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-does-a-home-inspection-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home inspection costs<\/a> $100 to $500. Specialty home inspections can cost an additional $25 to $500. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Homeowners Insurance: Depends on the Property Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lenders generally require you to purchase homeowner insurance to protect their investment. Homeowner\u2019s insurance premiums are usually a part of the escrow funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The monthly premiums depend on the insurance provider,&nbsp;home value, and the coverage you choose. Home insurance costs are usually rolled into the monthly mortgage payments.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>Recording Fee: $120 to $150<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A recording fee is paid to the local city or county to update the ownership records. The recording fee varies by county and typically ranges between $120 and $150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"buyer-closing-costs-per-the-loan-type\"><strong>Additional Buyer Closing Costs Per the Loan Type<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have to bear some additional buyer closing costs if you opt for a specific type of loan. These may include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>PMI for Conventional Mortgages: 0.5% to 1% of the Loan Amount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-pmi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)<\/a> protects the lender if the buyer fails to make mortgage payments. You need a PMI for a <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/conventional-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conventional loan<\/a> if you make a downpayment lower than 20% of the purchase value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PMI rates vary depending on your monthly mortgage payment and down payment. However, it is typically around 0.5% \u2013 1% of your loan amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums: 1.75% of the Loan Amount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/fha-loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FHA loans<\/a> require borrowers to buy Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) if their downpayment is less than 20%.&nbsp; Additionally, you pay <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/fha-mortgage-insurance-premium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FHA MIPs<\/a> that <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/sites\/documents\/15-01MLATCH.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">vary<\/a> based on the <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/loan-to-value-ratio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loan-To-Value (LTV) ratio<\/a> and mortgage duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>VA Funding Fee: 1.25% to 2.15% of the Mortgage Amount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/va-funding-fee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA funding fee<\/a> is a one-time payment that borrowers pay to the Department of Veterans Affairs. It makes <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-va-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA loans<\/a> affordable for veterans. VA funding fee rates are between 1.25% to 2.15% of the mortgage value, depending on the down payments. The rates can vary if it&#8217;s your second VA loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> <strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/va-loan-closing-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA Loan Closing Costs<\/a>: <\/strong>Read to know more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>USDA Guarantee Fee: 1% of the Loan Amount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The mortgage lenders have to pay a non-refundable upfront guarantee fee that buyers cover indirectly in the closing costs. The&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/usda-loan-closing-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA guarantee fee<\/a>&nbsp;is 1% of the loan amount. You must also pay an annual fee of 0.35% of your mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"closing-cost-estimate-for-buyer\"><strong>How to Calculate Closing Costs for Buyers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home buyers can expect to pay 2% to 5% in closing costs. However, to get more accurate estimates, enter your home\u2019s purchase price and select the state in the <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/buyer-closing-costs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buyer closing costs calculator<\/a> given below:<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"newClosingCostBox calculatorModal viewClosingCost\">\n\t    <p class=\"ClosingTitle\">Closing Cost Calculator <\/p>\t\n\t    <div class=\"newCloseValueBox calculatorFormModal\">\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"newCloseInputBox\">\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"newCloseDollar\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/newBlog\/dollar-vector.svg\" alt=\"dollar\">\n                <\/span>\n                <input id=\"number-separator\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Your Home Price\" oninput=\"this.value = this.value.replace(\/[^0-9.]\/g, '').replace(\/(\\..*)\\.\/g, '$1');\" value=\"500,000\" min=\"10000\" step=\"10000\" class=\"homePrice number-separator 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href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer-in-massachusetts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer-in-new-hampshire\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Hampshire<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer-in-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer-in-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\">New York<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer-in-pennsylvania\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pennsylvania<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer-in-rhode-island\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rhode Island<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer-in-vermont\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vermont<\/a> | <a 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target=\"_blank\">Washington<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs-for-buyer-in-wyoming\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wyoming<\/a><\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"how-to-avoid-closing-costs-when-buying-a-house\"><strong>How to Avoid Paying Closing Costs When Buying a House?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no way to <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-get-closing-costs-waived\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waive home-buying closing costs<\/a> completely. However, here are some tips that can bring down your buyer closing cost estimates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ask for Seller Concessions:<\/strong>Before negotiating closing costs, check home prices and future price forecasts. You can then ask the seller for concessions or credits depending on the number of available <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">houses for sale<\/a> and market conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shop for Mortgage Lenders:<\/strong> Research\u00a0<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/mortgage-lenders-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mortgage lenders<\/a>\u00a0and compare their rates. Choose a lender that has a lower mortgage cost and offers competitive rates for the loan of your choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Closing Costs Assitance Programs:<\/strong> There are grants to assist buyers with government loan closing costs. Typically, local or state housing authorities or nonprofits offer these grants. Research the eligibility criteria for each type of grant before you apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"bottom-line\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buyers&#8217; closing costs typically range from 2% to 3% of the purchase price, depending on the type of loan, <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/how-much-is-my-house-worth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">estimated home value<\/a>,&nbsp;sale contingencies, and local laws. You can negotiate seller credits, lender terms, or opt for a&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-a-no-closing-cost-mortgage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">no-closing-cost mortgage<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure you account for the closing amount while you are busy saving up for the down payment.               Review the closing disclosure to know the exact closing estimates. Apart from funds, review and bring all the documents needed at closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\"><strong>Find Your New Home With Houzeo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With thousands of property listings,&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo.com<\/a>&nbsp;is one of the biggest property listing sites in the US. 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